With the evolution of the times, it is not difficult to find a rather striking phenomenon: the high tuition fees of private schools have become the target of some poor families. What are the principles of social psychology behind this seemingly contradictory phenomenon?
1. Effects of Social Status Anxiety:
The high tuition fees of private schools are often seen as a symbol of social status. Some poor families may choose to provide private education for their children because of anxiety about social status, hoping to change social stereotypes about the family.
2. Educational Resources and Illusions of Social Mobility:
Poor people who choose private schools may believe that by providing better educational resources, their children will have a better chance of escaping the poverty of their families. This fantasy contains a strong belief that education can change their destiny, which drives them to choose private education.
3. Social Comparison and Psychological Satisfaction:
The poor who participate in private schools may seek a degree of social satisfaction. Despite the financial burden of paying huge school fees, it may also give them a sense of "I can have it too" and show their social status through their children's education.
[Establish correct values in your own situation]
In such a social context, how should we establish correct values?
1. The Concept of Equality in Education:
Schools, whether public or private, should be a place where every child receives a quality education. We need to work together to eliminate inequalities in educational resources so that every child has an equal chance of getting a good education.
2. Cherish your own resources:
For poor families, it is more important to look at their own economic situation rationally and not to indulge too much in social status symbols. It is important to cherish your own resources and invest them in the right areas with your limited financial resources, rather than blindly chasing the superficial glamour that comes with high tuition fees.
3. Rational Educational Concept:
Take a correct view of the essence of education, and do not fall into the trap of thinking that high tuition fees equals high-quality education. The rational concept of education should focus on the quality of teaching and the quality of teachers, rather than the private schools that simply pursue status symbols.
In the tide of social change, correct values are the wisdom of our response to various phenomena. Through rational thinking, we can better cope with the challenges of social psychology and form a more solid belief in life.